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I was set on Physics as my major before I even came to KAIST. In hindsight, that seems like a terrible idea, but I thought I knew what to expect, what I was getting myself into. Studying physics means solving problems, learning about fundamental laws, and understanding the secrets of the universe… r
Op-Ed
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.12.18 20:03
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Thinking about leaving KAIST is the best and worst at the same time. I’ve joked about being desperate to escape this school for so long that now it’s almost a reality, it hardly seems real. I’m finally going to graduate, move on to studying something I actually enjoy; perhaps even grow up and become
Column
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.12.18 20:03
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As the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) took place in Glasgow, UK, The KAIST Herald looked closer to home for an insight into science and environmental policy for the modern age. We sat down with Professor Buhm Soon Park, the Director of the Center for Anthropocene Studies at KA
Interview
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.11.21 21:18
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Near the end of last month, the Korean government announced the beginning of the end for the strict — and often confusing — restrictions on businesses and public gatherings. From November 1, the first stage of a gradual reopening of normal society is being implemented, as part of a three-phase plan
Feature
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.11.21 21:18
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The ability to bring new life into the world will forever be one of the most mundane miracles of humanity — challenging but commonplace, both simple and incredibly complex. Most people, even from childhood, have considered becoming a parent at some point; some might even make life plans years in adv
Column
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.10.26 18:26
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Every change in the tide begins with a ripple. Fifty years ago, in September 1971, an ad-hoc group of environmentalists called the Don’t Make a Wave Committee assembled with one goal: stopping US nuclear testing off the west coast of Alaska. Planning to put themselves in the path of a bomb, they set
Column
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.10.26 18:26
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Kalbi, the prized and pampered pig who rose to internet fame for both cuteness and the looming threat of being eaten after 100 days, is in fact perfectly well. The video apparently showing him being butchered and eaten — which received three million views in only a week — was “a work of fiction”, an
Debate
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.10.01 19:05
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For all KAIST’s oft-repeated desire to become a globalized campus and an international leader in research and innovation, there is one key area that remains almost entirely ignored in current KAIST policy and the future goals laid out in the Vision 2031. This is KAIST’s responsibility to implement c
Feature
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.06.30 01:19
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As the days get longer and warmer, and as the threat of the pandemic diminishes with the promise of vaccination, the desire to go outside and enjoy the summer is getting stronger. I can’t wait for slow and lazy days relaxing in the sunshine, and I definitely need the opportunity to abandon the stres
Column
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.06.28 23:31
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KAIST’s newest English professor, Josalyn Knapic, spoke to The KAIST Herald about her experiences before and at KAIST, and introduced her upcoming Creative Writing class, which will be opening next semester. Please introduce yourself to our readers. How and why did you decide to start teaching in Ko
People and Community
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.06.28 23:31
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It was just another cold November day on campus, and I was sitting in a lecture, trying to stay awake. This was back in 2019, when I didn't realize yet that I would miss the live lectures — but that's not the point. Out of boredom, I decided to go and check the Google Form I had created a couple of
Op-Ed
Duman Kuandyk Contributing Reporter
2021.06.10 12:00
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The KAIST Herald interviewed KAIST international alumni about their experiences as students in KAIST and how these experiences have helped them in their current careers. This interview series was conducted in collaboration with International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS). Please introduce your
Feature
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:37
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The KAIST Herald interviewed KAIST international alumni about their experiences as students in KAIST and how these experiences have helped them in their current careers. This interview series was conducted in collaboration with International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS). Please introduce your
Feature
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:37
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The violent conflict between citizens and military forces in Myanmar is undoubtedly an escalating crisis of international importance. On the day of writing (May 10), 100 days have passed since the deposition and arrest of Myanmar’s civilian government leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi by military generals on
Op-Ed
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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As presidents go, one would be forgiven for thinking Joe Biden is on the standard side of things. Winning the election with the glow of political centrism, the 78-year-old has virtually never taken a radical stance throughout his political career, becoming a standard-bearer for moderate politics. He
Debate
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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This semester, undergraduate students Shiban Atif Khan (SAK), and Cheyenne Knijnenburg (CK) became members of one of the first international startups being supported by Startup KAIST. Working on their startup, iBora, since mid-February with guidance and office space in W8 provided by the institute,
People and Community
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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KAIST. The pastel blooms of cherry blossom trees mark the changing of seasons on the isolated campus. It is impossible not to be in awe at the splendor, power, and beauty of these landscapes, brought to life once more by the fleeting blossoms. This year, we have been able to capture the awakening in
Society
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.04.13 15:51
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In early February, Naver announced that the “most-searched keyword” list would be removed from its search engine platform by the end of the month. This change, intended to dispel concerns over Naver’s manipulation of public opinion, instead motivated the rapid release of numerous accusations of bull
Debate
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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Hee-Soo Byun was a soldier. And, she was a woman. All she wanted was to live as both. But on March 3 she was found dead in her home, around a year after she was forcibly discharged from the military for receiving sex-reassignment surgery. Just a few days prior, Korea’s LGBT+ community also lost tran
Society
Ada Carpenter Senior Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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The Year-End Events being run by ISSS to mark the conclusion of the semester and 2020 have found success and appreciation from the KAIST international community. The Thanks Delivery Service received 20 detailed applications, while the competition for special KAIST memories gained more than 60, which
News
Ada Carpenter Head of News Division
2020.12.14 13:56